Early Childhood Classes
Winter and Spring 2026
Registration is now open for our Early Childhood classes!
family Classes with children ages
Birth - 3 years
with Ms. Mayra
These classes are centered around the very young child within the family by tending to and making space for the precious time of the first 3 years of life. The environment of our family classes, fosters warmth in community with the whole family. Parents, children and grandparents are also welcome to attend.
Session I - Winter 2026
Fridays 9am-10am
Classes meet on: 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
7 week class session: $210 - $245
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Session II - Spring 2026
Fridays 9am-10:15am
Classes meet on: 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5
9 week class session: $270 - $315
all of our early childhood classes are held in the Yurt Classroom at Mettabee Farm:
551 Harlemville Road | Hillsdale, NY 12529
Drop-ins are welcome. Please contact us first to be sure there is space available.
Familia Sagrada
Clases Para Familias
para niños desde el nacimiento hasta los 3 años
con Ms. Mayra
En esta clase de familia nos centramos en el niño pequeño dentro de la familia.
El enfoque es especialmente desde su nacimiento a los tres años de vida, un tiempo sagrado; juntos trabajamos a crear un espacio cálido con cariño. Padres, niños, y abuelos son invitados.
classes resume in late spring 2026
For more information email: phoenixinitiative@protonmail.com
First Grade Readiness Class
for children entering first grade in the fall of 2026
with Ms. Meaghan and Ms. Elsa
Our first grade readiness class provides the rising first grader with an opportunity to engage in meaningful activities such as bread baking, painting, and handwork and imaginative play. These all help to lay the ground for first grade learning experiences awaiting the children after summertime.
April — June 5th 2026
Fridays 10:30am-12:30am in the yurt classroom
For more information please email: phoenixinitiative@protonmail.com
